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Oct 5, 2006 | 10:50 PM

LB2848

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Road King Fork Pitting

I have a 2004 Road King Classic with 4400 miles on it. It seems that the finish on the front of the lower forks have become pitted. I tried some HD metal polish, but it did not help much. Any suggestions on how to get the forks back to the original look.

Oct 5, 2006 | 11:19 PM

Panhead_1_9_4_8

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RE: Road King Fork Pitting

New legs or a re-rechrome most likley. HD chrome ain't all that to begin with. My wife's 02 Springer did that ... had to have it redone.

Oct 6, 2006 | 12:13 AM

bountyhunter

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RE: Road King Fork Pitting

If you put on highway miles, the lower forks simply take a beating...thats just the way it is! Stock, chrome or black, they all get worn by road grit.

Oct 6, 2006 | 01:13 AM

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If you put on highway miles, the lower forks simply take a beating...thats just the way it is! Stock, chrome or black, they all get worn by road grit.

I would agree with you bounthunter, but the guy only has 4400 miles on it and it's a 2004. It must be from sitting around to much. Get out and ride the thing and give it some fresh air.

Oct 8, 2006 | 12:09 AM

luvmyflhtcui

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RE: Road King Fork Pitting

Bugs and Road debris usually cause it. Keep them clean and they will not pit as bad. You can replace them pretty cheap if you want stock ones....or you can upgrade to chrome....they cost a bit more but do not pit as bad and they clean up better.

Good luck!

Oct 8, 2006 | 12:22 AM

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RE: Road King Fork Pitting

Nevr-Dull is a product that works really well. The only problem is it won't fix damage caused by rocks, road debis, etc. The amount of damage that continues to be done depends on your location. I see you are from FL and we have quite a bit of humidity here and if you combine that with the salt air near the beach the small chips caused by rocks will look worse over time. Frequently cleaning after riding and keeping it polished will help.